ESI Group, leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, has released update the latest version of SimulationX, one of the best known software brands in the field of systems modeling.

Strengthening ESI's portfolio, since the acquisition of German company ITI GmbH at the beginning of 2016 year, SimulationX is an industry-proven software platform for dynamic multiphysics system simulation, customizable to the specific needs of diverse industries. The latest version of SimulationX (3.8) delivers significant enhancements and additional features for the simulation of drive systems, electromechanics, hydraulics, mechanics and pneumatics in various industries including transportation, energy, industrial and mobile machinery, as well as mining. Furthermore, completely new functionalities facilitate applications in the development of tomorrow's biomedical sector and smart, green cities.

Version 3.8.2 (February 2017) Release notes:

News and Extensions

N00001 The new tracing option Linear System Analysis can output system matrices for eigenvalue calculations and the calculated eigenvalue system. This allows for large models to be analyzed and modified in regard to issues with eigenvalue calculations.
N00002 Library Vehicle Transmissions: The models Gearset and Gearbox Base Structure with Synchronizer can now also include parameters for elasticity and damping. This is particularly useful when specific data is available, since the internal calculation is only able to provide an approximation.
N00003 The type SignalBlocks.Linear.LinDAE has been improved so that it can now be used not only for testing purposes, but also to model user- defined descriptor systems. It is possible, for example, to analyze the behavior of the linear equivalent system calculated from the analysis of the transfer function. This is done by entering the system matrices derived from the analysis of the transfer function as parameters A,B,C,D,E.
N00004 Mechanics (MBS): In the contact model Circle-Line, the parameter autoUpdateRef2 was replaced by an internal setting.
N00005 After the import of an FMU, the TypeDesigner is no longer opened automatically.

Note: For the full list of changes, updates and resolved issues, please refer to the release notes located in the updates folder of your ITI SimulationX installation.

ITI SimulationX 3.8.2

About ESI Group

ESI Group is a leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services. Specialist in material physics, ESI has developed a unique proficiency in helping industrial manufacturers replace physical prototypes by virtually replicating the fabrication, assembly and testing of products in different environments. Today, coupled with Virtual Reality, animated by systems models, and benefiting from data analytics, Virtual Prototyping becomes immersive and interactive: ESI's clients can bring their products to life, ensuring reliable performance, serviceability and maintainability. ESI solutions help world-leading OEM's and innovative companies make sure that their products will pass certification tests - before any physical prototype is built - and that new products are competitive in their market space. Virtual Prototyping addresses the emerging need for products to be smart and autonomous and supports industrial manufacturers in their digital transformation.